Lily's Bistro

Lunch & dinner in Dayton's Oregon district with a neighborhood, casual-upscale atmosphere. Bob wanted a bar. Nate wanted to run a business. Lisa wanted Bob & Nate out of her hair. Thus was sparked the idea of a family business. But what could they agree on? Good food and beer had always been a reliable source of numerous gatherings with family and friends. Coupling their strengths and experience, plus the availability of one of Dayton's historic buildings and legendary music venues, gave birth to Blind Bob's. 5 years later, the Mendenhall's decided to bring their daughter Emily home from over a decade in the service industry in Chicago and New Orleans to run a restaurant featuring fresh, fun, seasonal food + drinks. They met chef Mariah Gahagan, who shared their love of gardening, pickling things (yes, we watch Portlandia too), and commitment to not eating caprese salad in the winter. Lily's Bistro offers serious food without the fussiness of fine dining. We believe in having personality and being playful while serving you what we love to eat and drink. Please enjoy.